Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 51447 in Kirkman, IA. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
With 33 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Kirkman has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2011.
Kirkman has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1975.
Kirkman has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Kirkman has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirkman was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $1.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51447 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirkman, IA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, Kirkman (ZIP 51447) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
Kirkman has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51447 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Kirkman, IA area (ZIP 51447). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →